<p>​​Penetanguishene Secondary School closed at the end of June 2016. We've joined forces with Midland Secondary School to form Georgian Bay District Secondary School.<br><br>Georgian Bay DSS is a new school community, combining the students of Penetanguishene SS and Midland SS into one school. Georgian Bay DSS's permanent location will be on the playing field of the former Midland SS. This is expected to open in September 2018. <br><br>While the school is being constructed, the Georgian Bay DSS school community will be located at the former Midland SS site.</p>

<p>​​Don Desroches, a PSS student from 1992-1996, wrote and shared the following original poem regarding the significance of PSS and his memories of the school. Thanks to Don for sharing this with our school community.</p><p><strong>PSS: 'Farewell but not forgotten'</strong></p><p>We grow up, go to school, wondering what else to do. <br><span style="line-height:1.6;">Making new friends, grade 9, making new trends.<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">For four, five or more years we learn,<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">From teachers, fellow students, and activities to discern.</span><span style="line-height:1.6;">​</span></p><p>The memories are fading, twenty or more years later,<br><span style="line-height:1.6;">The path of life went all over the place, sometimes with the foot down on the accelerator. <br>But the mind, the spirit, the memories as of late are ever so clear,<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">When familiar faces and surroundings this weekend are near.</span></p><p>Sure the things we did may not have been politically correct,<br>However the entire world is changing. What do you expect?<br><span style="line-height:1.6;">After we graduate, while making friends and learning as we go along,<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">T</span><span style="line-height:1.6;">he bond may become weak, and for some reason NOW they are again strong.</span></p><p><span style="line-height:1.6;"></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">We live as young adults, growing older, making life altering decisions, <br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">Decisions we regret or cherish, even if they were not our original visions. <br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">This day is oh so bitter sweet,<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">While the end is near, the gathering will be a treat.</span></p><p><span style="line-height:1.6;"></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">At P.S.S. like other places, this school went through many changes,<br>However some things remained intact, even throughout the ages.<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">As our ancestors, the </span><span style="line-height:1.6;">Redskins </span><span style="line-height:1.6;">were here,<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">Then with strength and </span><span style="line-height:1.6;">Pride</span><span style="line-height:1.6;">, the Lions came without fear.</span></p><p><span style="line-height:1.6;"></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">T</span><span style="line-height:1.6;">he school spirit, success and pride,<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">Are displayed throughout in red and white. <br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">May we keep our P.S.S. colours bright, <br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">For one last time as we lost the fight.​​</span></p><p><span style="line-height:1.6;"></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">Our refuge, our school from youth might be fading away, <br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">But our memories within us are here to stay.<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">We are celebrating 50 years, together with our heads held high.<br></span><span style="line-height:1.6;">Thank you everyone, as we all say goodbye.</span></p><p><span style="line-height:1.6;">--------------------------------</span><br></p><p>P.S.S. Esprit, Fierté, Succès. <br>1966-2016</p><p><br><br></p>